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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Long-Term Care (LTC) position at a nursing home setting, working 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend requirement.
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Work setting is a 70-bed nursing home attached to a hospital, with the majority of private rooms
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LTC/SNF unit serving a post-acute care population
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Common patient diagnoses include dementia, frailty, and elderly rehabilitation
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RN-to-patient ratio is 1:20
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12-hour night shifts
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Every other weekend required
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Must be available for at least half of holidays during the assignment
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No on-call or standby requirements
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Floating may be required
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EMR system is ECS (transitioning from Cerner to Epic)
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IV administration is required on this unit
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13-week contract
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Active WI RN license or compact RN license required (must be active by start date)
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Current BLS certification (AHA) required
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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Experience working with elderly patients required
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LTC or SNF setting experience strongly preferred
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BSN is not required
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Primary responsibilities include charting, patient assessments, charge nurse duties, medication administration, and clinical skills such as IV therapy, catheterization, and ostomy care
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Interdisciplinary team includes therapy, administration, social workers, activities, dietary, housekeeping, and respiratory therapy (RT on-site 24/7)
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Physician availability and DON/charge nurse/house supervisor support available after hours
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On-site pharmacy with medication dispensing system available
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Orientation hours vary based on individual skill set
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Any solid color scrubs are acceptable; attire must be clean and professional
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Candidates who previously worked for this health system as permanent staff must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their consideration date
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Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to a different pay rate
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Two professional references are required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 3 years of relevant experience
